Pigeon Forge Rod Run September Event 2015

Letter From the Mayor| events |

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Want to know what’s happening at the show and when? Check out the Schedule of Events and more!

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Have you attended the Grand Rod Run before? See highlights from last year’s show, are you pictured in there?

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Want to know which businesses are at the show! Check them out while they’re here! Vendor Map on 12 & 13.

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Need to find parts for your classic, street or hot rod? Check out some of these dealers and products available!

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Looking for a new project or one that’s already restored? Take a look at some for sale by private individuals & some from classic dealers!

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While you’re here at the show and want to find some fun & food outside of the event, we have given you a map and some great places to check out!

To Pigeon Forge Rod Run Participants & Cruisers,

On behalf of the residents and businesses of Pigeon Forge, privilege to welcome you to our Smoky Mountain town.

We call Pigeon Forge the land of More. For you that means More entertainment, More attractions, More shopping, restaurants, lodging, crafts and festivals, and More spectactular mountain views.

I know you’ll enjoy your stay. It is my sincere hope that you take home mountains of memories and come back to see us again.

Welcome to my hometown. Have a great time in Pigeon Forge!

David Wear Mayor

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the cars | were stars

By Craig W. Armstrong

The fascination people have with auto racing and all things four-wheeled can come from many places. Maybe they grew up with someone who had a passion for cars, maybe they discovered it in books or magazines, or maybe they fell in love with the cars that were the stars of their favorite TV shows and movies.

If you’re a TV or movie cop, private eye or just a plain tough guy, you need a cool ride. An iconic car that is still talked about today is Steve McQueen’s 1968 Mustang GT in Bullitt. McQueen spent the movie racing through the streets of San Francisco chasing bad guys and being extremely cool. If you wanted to see a tough guy in a cool ride every week, then all you needed to do was tune into The Rockford Files. Private eye Jim Rockford solved crimes in his tan Pontiac Firebird from 1974 through 1980. Another TV cop with a sense of style in cars was detective Dave Starsky from the series Starsky & Hutch. Referred to by his partner “Hutch” as the “striped tomato,”

Starsky’s car was a red 1974 Ford Grand Torino with a white stripe. At the height of the show’s popularity, every kid in America and more than a few grown men wanted that car.

Anothercrimefighter with a sense of style was private investigator Thomas Magnum of the hit series Magnum PI. While technically Magnum didn’t own the car, he was known for racing through the streets of Hawaii in a red Ferrari 306 GTS. In the series, the car was actually owned by Robin Masters, a famous writer and Mag-

In these shows, the cars stood out but were never intended to upstage the heroes. But, in the case of Knight Rider, that was idea from the start. KITT or Knight Industries Two Thousand was a black Pontiac Trans Am with artificial intelligence and every option a crimefighter could need. KITT’s driver and best buddy was Michael Knight. KITT had it, all including a personality, and was often the voice of reason to Michael’s dive in head first style.

Wnum’s benefactor. Not to be out-cooled by Magnum, Miami detective Sonny Crockett raced down bad guys in his white Ferrari Testarossa. As an undercover cop in Miami Vice, Crocket needed these awesome wheels to maintain his cover.

hile famous TV cars had the advantage of being seen every week, many cars from the movies gained stardom from just a few hours on the screen. Arguably the most famous was the 1977 Pontiac Trans Am driven by Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the Bandit. The Bandit made bootlegging seem cool, in large part due to his car.

The DeLorean may have failed as vehicle, but it made a name for itself as a time machine in Back to the Future. The design of the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 may have been ahead of its time, but it fit right in as a time machine. And what would a list of movie cars be without the Lovebug? Disney scored with The Love Bug in 1969. The vehicle was a 1962 Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own. Audiences loved it so much it the bug saw several sequels.

TV and movie producers learned early on that having a cool car in a production was never a bad idea. For many fans, this is where their love of cars started.

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Adjustable Timing Control.

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Holley EFI fuel kits are the perfect addition to your Terminator or Holley EFI kit. Providing a fuel system tailored to the needs of your Terminator EFI System. (Billet FP, Regulator & Filters, Pro-Lite 350 Hose & Swivel Seal Hose Ends). Find at www.AsaPerformance.net or stop by our booths: [ROWS 7&8]: 8-9

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A CHARMED LIFE

AFFORDABLE AUTO LIFTS

ASA PERFORMANCE

AUSLEY’S CHEVELLE AUTO SHOWS

B ROD OR CUSTOM

BEATS-UM-ALL

BRASIER, BILL

BULLOCH, WENDER C & C

CAMARO CENTRAL

CAMARO SPECIALTY

CHARLOTTE ROD & CUSTOM

CHECKERED RACING

CHEROKEE TIE DOWNS

CHROME-IT SUPER POLISH CLASSIC CHEVY OF GREENVILLE

CLASSY CREATIONS

CRANE CAMS

CRUMLEY, ERIC

CRUSIN STYLE MAGAZINE

DAILEY, JEFF

DANNY’S ROD SHOP

DAVE’S TRUCK PARTS

DICK’S LAST RESORT

EMORY, KEITH

FARRIS INSURANCE

FAST PERFORMANCE

GERMAN ROASTED NUTS

GRAHAM, REGGIE

GREELEY, WILLIAM

HAMLETT’S CHEVY PARTS

HILLBILLY METALS

HIX, JULIA

HUNTER’S AUTOMOTIVE

I Q MASSAGERS

J.W. NOVA

JESSEE, TERRY

JIM’S OLD PLATES

JOHN’S CLASSIC CARS

JONES, IAN

KIRK’S UPHOLSTERY

KNOX CUSTOM CHROME

LECARRA

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CRANE, ROGER

CRANE'S PERFORMANCE

DANNY GORDON ENGINES

DILLON RADIATOR

EDELBROCK PERFORMANCE

EM'S BOUTIQUE

GARY'S RACE PARTS

HALL, JOE

HAMILTON, BRAD

LUXFORD AUTO PARTS

MAROUDAS, DENNIS MASTERS, MIKE MCGRIFF, MIKE MEMORY LANE

MOTORSPORTS ACCESSORIES

NUPRINT CUSTOMS

PAPA, SAM PAPPA SHINE PIZAZZ

PRICE, CYNTHIA

R & R LIFTS

RAINBOW PRODUCTS RED LINE LUMTRONIX

RIGHT STUFF DETAILING SHEEN GENIE

SKEETERS HOTRODS

SMOKY MOUNTAIN CLASSICS

SOUTHERN KY CLASSICS

SPECIALTY AUTOMOTIVE

STEWART, HELEN

STRIP TECHNOLOGIES

SUPER SHINE

TECH-BOND SOLUTIONS

TERRY’S CHROME THE CORAL CROSS THE LAST GLUE

TROUBLE FREE LIGHTING

TRUE GRIT SANDPAPER

VINTAGE GLASS

WALLACE, LISA

WATTENBARGER, BRIAN WIZARDS PRODUCTS

X-TREME PRODUCTS

YESTERDAY’S BARNS

YOUNIQUE ZINKLE, JIM

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HUBBARD'S IMPALA PARTS

J.D. SUPPLY

JOE MONDELLO RACE ENGINES

KJR MOTORSPORTS

LUCAS OIL

MCGILL DISTRIBUTION

NUT HUT

OUTBACK TRAILERS

PYPES PERFORMANCE

RICKS TIRE

SHAMMY MAN

SOUTHEAST TRAILERS

SOUTHERN CAMARO

STOUDENMIRE, JACK & BECKY

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VINTAGE |VIBES

By Tresa Erickson

When it’s time to shop for a new car, some people focus on new models, some people focus on used models and some people focus on classic models. That’s right. For some people, only a classic car from another decade will do. If you’re joining the ranks and looking to buy a vintage car, here are some tips.

You can shop for a vintage car anytime, but for the best selection and deals, fall is ideal. It is more of a buyer’s market then due to the lack of winter storage and inventory reductions. Finding vintage cars is easy. One search online will uncover dozens of possibilities. Newspaper ads, collectors’ meets, car shows, car auctions and vintage auto club events are other sources.

Vintage cars are used and pose more of a risk than new cars. Plus, they are older, so you need to be careful that you choose a good one. Before you make any offers, do your homework. Determine whether you are looking for a vintage car ready to drive off the lot or one to restore. Either way, you will find several models available, and to ensure you get a good deal, you must find out what the cars of interest are worth in their present condition. Several price guides are available. Use them.

You must also set up a time to have the cars of interest inspected. You can do this yourself, but to ensure there are no surprises, you might want to bring in a mechanic or appraiser specializing in vintage cars. Not only can they tell you about the condition of the car inside and out but about any restoration that has been done. Shoddy bodywork and paint are sure signs of a poor restoration.

If you plan to sell the car at some point, you might want to check into its collectibility status. Some classic cars are more popular than others and therefore will sell easier. Check with vintage auto clubs for the popularity of models. You might want to ask about where to go for parts, too.

Finally, research what the costs of owning a vintage car will be. Vintage cars are

Classic car insurance rates may also run higher. Get in touch with your mechanic and

before you sign on the dotted line. You don’t want to buy a vintage car only

Located along the banks of the Little Pigeon River, in the heart of Pigeon Forge, the architecture and design of the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge exudes a mountain lodge ambiance. When the design and planning for this impressive event and meeting facility began, the name was chosen as a tribute to the building’s spectacular view of Mount LeConte in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Groups from 1,500 to 12,000 attend events in the 100,500-square-foot, clear-span exhibit space with up to 17 separate breakout rooms.

AReader’s Choice; Rising Destination for Meetings and Top New Meeting Site Award winning & a certified Tennessee Green Hospitality venue, the LeConte Event Center is committed to environmentally sustainable practices that continue to protect and enhance the natural beauty and health of the community.

Adventure Golf

Alamo Steak House

Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que

Big Daddy’s Pizzaria

Blake Jones Racing Center

Fantasy Golf

Flyaway Indoor Skydiving

Fun Stop

JT Hannah’s Kitchen

Kinkaku Japanese Steak House

LeConte Convention Center

Lost Treasure Golf

Mam’s Farmhouse

Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall

Red Rooster Pancake House

Speed Zone Fun Park

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